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There are 10481 movie, TV, and many other titles having to do with Christmas

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Sherman Hemsley

1938 to 2012
American actor

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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

The Christmas Wedding (1976) S3.E12

Lionel and Jenny plan to get married on Christmas, even though the minister they choose doesn't meet George's criteria for religious denomination or skin color.

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1976
12/22/1976
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
25 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Jack Shea

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Isabel Sanford / Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley / George Jefferson
Roxie Roker / Helen Willis
Franklin Cover / Tom Willis
Berlinda Tolbert / Jenny Willis Jefferson
Damon Evans / Lionel Jefferson
Paul Benedict / Harry Bentley
Marla Gibbs / Florence Johnston
Robert Sampson / The Minister
Ned Wertimer / Ralph Hart

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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

All I Want for Christmas (1980) S7.E8

While playing Santa Claus at the Help Center, George promises to get ten-year-old orphan Billy his desired Christmas present: a pair of parents.

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1980
12/21/1980
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
30 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Bob Lally

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Isabel Sanford / Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley / George Jefferson
Roxie Roker / Helen Willis
Marla Gibbs / Florence Johnston
Paul Benedict / Harry Bentley
Mitzi Hoag / Mrs. Thompson
Meeno Peluce / Billy
Sean Garrett McFrazier / Mark
Kaleena Kiff / Liza
Ned Wertimer / Ralph Hart

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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

Father Christmas (1983) S10.E10

While Louise, Helen and Bentley go out caroling, George and Tom decline, asserting that the female name in it, Carol, proves it's for women. George and Tom spend the evening bonding, sharing poignant stories of their father's at Christmas.

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1983
12/11/1983
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
25 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Oz Scott

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Isabel Sanford / Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley / George Jefferson
Roxie Roker / Helen Willis
Franklin Cover / Tom Willis
Paul Benedict / Harry Bentley
Marla Gibbs / Florence Johnston
Ned Wertimer / Ralph Hart
Christian Brackett-Zika / Young Tom Willis
Larry O. Williams Jr. / Young George Jefferson
James Avery / Coleman

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Amen (1986–1991)

Your Christmas Show of Shows (1986) S1.E11

Church members work hard to try and finish the preparations for the Christmas pageant which could end up on TV, but snow dampens the festive mood.

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1986
12/20/1986
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
24 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Lee Shallat Chemel

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Sherman Hemsley / Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis / Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford / Thelma Frye
Barbara Montgomery / Casietta Hetebrink
Roz Ryan / Amelia Hetebrink
Jester Hairston / Rolly Forbes
E'Lon Cox / Winston
Vaughn Tyree Jelks / Tony
Franklyn Seales / Lorenzo Hollingsworth
Derek McKeith / Randy / Joseph

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Amen (1986–1991)

The Twelve Songs of Christmas (1987) S2.E11

The Church Choir brings joy to the Christmas festivities as well as Leola and Rolly.

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1987
12/19/1987
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
22 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Bill Foster

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Sherman Hemsley / Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis / Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford / Thelma Frye
Barbara Montgomery / Casietta Hetebrink
Roz Ryan / Amelia Hetebrink
Rosetta LeNoire / Leola Forbes
Jester Hairston / Rolly Forbes
Lynn Hamilton / Mrs. Phillips
Franklyn Seales / Lorenzo Hollingsworth
Darius McCrary / Darius Hughes

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Amen (1986–1991)

Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1 (1990) S5.E5

Deacon Frye defends a man claiming to the Santa Claus.

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1990
12/22/1990
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Gary Shimokawa

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Sherman Hemsley / Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis / Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford / Thelma Frye
Roz Ryan / Amelia Hetebrink
Tony T. Johnson / Chris
Jester Hairston / Rolly Forbes
Bumper Robinson / Clarence
Jane White / Josephine Gregory
William Lanteau / Judge Kalenski
Nicholas Rutherford / Tommy McAllister

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Amen (1986–1991)

Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2 (1990) S5.E6

Santa gives him a second chance, and Frye gets the charges against him dropped.

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1990
12/22/1990
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
A

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Gary Shimokawa

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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)

Season's Greedings (1994) S2.E9

After Mr. Schott is fired from his toy making job, he decides to get revenge and make a lot of money by creating Atomic Space Rats, which spray a substance that causes everyone to be more greedy. It also makes adults, including Clark, act like children.

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1994
12/04/1994
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
46 minutes
A

Genre:
Adventure
Comedy
Drama

Director(s):
Randy Zisk

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Dean Cain / Clark Kent / Superman
Teri Hatcher / Lois Lane
Lane Smith / Perry White
Justin Whalin / Jimmy Olsen
K Callan / Martha Kent
Eddie Jones / Jonathan Kent
Isabel Sanford / Margaret Duffy
Dick Van Patten / Orphanage Worker
Dick Van Patten / Santa
Denise Richards / Angela

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)

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In the House (1995-1999)

Christmas Story (1995) S2.E10

The children bring the whole family together for Christmas; guest stars Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley and Estelle Harris.

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1995
12/11/1995
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
30 minutes
A

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Cast:

Debbie Allen / Jackie Warren
LL Cool J / Marion Hill
Maia Campbell / Tiffany Warren
Jeff Wood / Austin Warren
Sherman Hemsley / Buster
Chris Browning / Clayton
Dawn McMillan / Sascha
Estelle Harris / Mrs. Claus
Norman Nixon / Officer Davis
Sylvester 'Bear' Terkay / Santa

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Sister, Sister (1994–1999)

Christmas (1995) S3.E12

Tia and Tamera learn that Grandpa is being hounded by a loan shark.

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1995
12/13/1995
TV-G
TV Series Episode
21 minutes
A

Genre:
Comedy
Drama
Family

Director(s):
Gary Shimokawa

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Tia Mowry-Hardrict / Tia Landry
Tamera Mowry-Housley / Tamera Campbell
Jackée Harry / Lisa Landry
Marques Houston / Roger Evans
Tim Reid / Ray Campbell
Sherman Hemsley / Jimmy 'Soupy' Campbell
Tahj Mowry / Sammy
Steve Monroe / Steve
David Strickland / Dave
Bianca Lawson / Rhonda

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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C (1977) S4.E15

At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.

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1977
12/24/1977
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
25 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Jack Shea

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Isabel Sanford / Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley / George Jefferson
Roxie Roker / Helen Willis
Franklin Cover / Tom Willis
Marla Gibbs / Florence Johnston
Berlinda Tolbert / Jenny Willis Jefferson
Damon Evans / Lionel Jefferson
Paul Benedict / Harry Bentley
Ned Wertimer / Ralph Hart
Vernon Washington / Leroy

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The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

George Finds a Father (1978) S5.E12

George finds out a disturbing secret about his mother from his guardian during the Christmas holiday.

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1978
12/20/1978
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
25 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Jack Shea

Writer(s):

Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Isabel Sanford / Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley / George Jefferson
Roxie Roker / Helen Willis
Franklin Cover / Tom Willis
Marla Gibbs / Florence Johnston
Paul Benedict / Harry Bentley
Ned Wertimer / Ralph Hart
Arnold Johnson / Buddy
Raymond Allen / Zeke

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Amen (1986–1991)

The Deacon's Donkey (1988) S3.E10

The Deacon takes over as producer of the Christmas pageant, but problems arise when one of the star performers becomes ill.

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1988
12/10/1988
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
22 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Bill Foster

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Sherman Hemsley / Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis / Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford / Thelma Frye
Barbara Montgomery / Casietta Hetebrink
Roz Ryan / Amelia Hetebrink
Tony T. Johnson / Chris
Jester Hairston / Rolly Forbes
Rosetta LeNoire / Leola Forbes
John Achorn / Dr. Hoffman
Sheekeena Smith / Alicia

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Amen (1986–1991)

Thelma Frye, Dough Girl (1989) S4.E12

Thelma is home for Christmas, which gives her the opportunity to be the wife-to-be for Reverend Gregory.

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1989
12/16/1989
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
22 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy

Director(s):
Shelley Jensen

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Dinosaurs (1991-1994)

Refrigerator Day (1991) S2.E12

Dinosaurs get ready to celebrate, the tradition of Refrigerator Day.

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1991
12/11/1991
TV-PG
TV Series Episode
24 minutes
B

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Cast:

Mak Wilson / Earl Sinclair
Tom Fisher / Earl Sinclair
Stuart Pankin / Earl Sinclair (voice)
Allan Trautman / Fran Sinclair / Hank (voice)
Tony Sabin Prince / Fran Sinclair
Jessica Walter / Fran Sinclair (voice)
Steve Whitmire / Robbie Sinclair / B.P. Richfield
Leif Tilden / Robbie Sinclair
Jason Willinger / Robbie Sinclair (voice)
Bruce Lanoil / Charlene Sinclair

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Home of Angels (1995)

Billy (Lance Robinson) defies his mother (Karin Wolfe) and father (Craig Sechler) and makes a secret trip from Long Island to Philadelphia to sneak his grandfather (Abe Vigoda) out of a nursing home and bring him home for the holidays. The convalescent home's inhabitants distract the staff so Billy and his confused Grandfather can make their escape. They cross path with a street gang whose leader (Aries Spears) commands a pursuit. They are given a hiding place by a concerned homeless man Buzzard Bracken (Sherman Hemsley), but their sanctuary is only temporary, as the gang invades the homeless camp and capture Billy and Gramps. Buzzard and his homeless friends rescue the two and raise money by panhandling in order to get them on their way back to Long Island and a Christmas reunion.

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1995
09/06/1995
Approved
Film
90 minutes
B

Genre:
Comedy
Family

Director(s):
Nick Stagliano

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Abe Vigoda / Grandpa
Sherman Hemsley / Buzzard Bracken
Joe Frazier / Thadious
Lance Robinson / Billy
Craig Sechler / Dad
Karin Wolfe / Mom
Aries Spears / Gang Leader
Carla Belver / Martha
Alice Spivak / Josie
Anne Murry / Jenny

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Screwed (2000)

A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.

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2000
05/12/2000
PG-13
Film
81 minutes
C

Genre:
Comedy
Crime

Director(s):
Scott Alexander
Larry Karaszewski

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Christmas Elements:

Cast:

Norm MacDonald / Willard Fillmore
Dave Chappelle / Rusty P. Hayes
Elaine Stritch / Miss Crock
Danny DeVito / Grover Cleaver
Daniel Benzali / Detective Tom Dewey
Sherman Hemsley / Chip Oswald
Sarah Silverman / Hillary
Malcolm Stewart / Roger
Lochlyn Munro / Officer Richardsen
Brent Chapman / Dane

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